Abstract
Regular aerobic exercise improves brain health; however, a potential dose-response relationship and the underling physiological mechanisms remain unclear. Existing data support the following hypotheses: 1) exercise-induced cardiovascular adaptation plays an important role in improving brain perfusion, structure, and function, and 2) a hormetic relation seems to exist between the intensity of exercise and brain health, which needs to be further elucidated.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 181-189 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 20 2015 |
Keywords
- Aerobic exercise training
- Age
- Cardiovascular function
- Cerebral blood flow
- Cognitive function
- Master athletes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation